Marino Grape Festival
Marino
Luxury Hotels near here
Hotel Capo d'Africa 19.8 km
Hotel San Anselmo 20.5 km
Mercure Piazza Bologna 20.5 km
powered by TravelIntelligence.net
Hotel San Anselmo 20.5 km
Mercure Piazza Bologna 20.5 km
powered by TravelIntelligence.net
There’s something almost Biblical about the Grape Festival held every October in the hill top town of Marino. And lo, the fountains did gush forth with wine and the people were happy and content. Yes, for an hour or so on the first Sunday of the month, the town's fountains spill wine instead of water. This is done to commemorate the return to Marino of Marcantonio Colonna from the Battle of Lepanto. The current incarnation of the “Sagra dell’uva” dates back to 1925. The town’s main fountains not only run with wine, but are adorned with huge bunches of grapes, as are the statues, and the whole town is decorated, balconies are adorned with flowers, coloured lights strung along the charming cobbled streets. A busy market takes place during the day and, come sunset, a party atmosphere descends on the town with bands playing long into the night and food and, of course, wine abundantly available. You’ll end the night with both heart and belly pleasantly full.
Average visitor score:
no score yet
Review this experienceReviews of Marino Grape Festival
Stayed in Marino last year and the wine festival was a great experience. Thoroughly enjoyed it and the fireworks on the Monday night were magnificent.
Christine, Dumfries, Scotland 12/8/2007
My score:
my lists
nearest experiences
Walk The Appia Antica
The Appian Way (in Italian, the Via Appia Antica) was the most…
The Colosseum
When you wake in the Eternal City, shake yourselves up, glug…
TAD
TAD is a ‘concept retail experience’…
